Dog Kissing Booth
Fundraising Events and Promotions
Pet-Friendly
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
4 to 7 p.m.
Richmond SPCA Auditorium
2519 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23220
The seventh annual Dog Kissing Booth, presented by Woodfin — Your Home Team returns on Wednesday, February 5. Share the Valentine’s Day spirit by snapping a photo with your pet – or one of ours!
Please bring a suggested donation of $10 to support pets in need, and Brittany Rose Petography will snap a photo of you with your dog to take home. Donations using cash, credit cards, checks and Venmo will be accepted at the kissing booth.
Following the event, Brittany Rose Petography will provide a digital photo that you can download, print and share.
Espresso A-Go-Go, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Papa Johns will be on-site with warm beverages, delicious cakes and hot and ready heart-shaped pizza’s (while supplies last) for purchase!
For a limited-time you can purchase a heart-shaped pizza certificate from Papa John’s and 20% of proceeds will support the pets in our care. Certificates are valid February 10 through 16 at participating Papa Johns locations. The deadline to purchase your certificate is February 13, 2025.
We’ll also have adorable Valentine’s Day-themed bandanas for sale and Ginger’s Corner Barkery and Meow House will have yummy treats for your pets available for purchase.
From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., you can also snap and take home an autographed photo with Zeb Jackson and Christian Fermin from the VCU Men’s Basketball team for $15.
Questions about the Dog Kissing Booth
Where will the photos be taken?
The Richmond SPCA’s Auditorium is located upstairs, immediately in front when you first walk through our front doors. You can go up the stairs in our front lobby or take the elevator. There will be signs directing you to the kissing booth.
What will the money raised support?
All donations directly support the lifesaving programs at the Richmond SPCA. Each year, we save about 4,000 pets through rescue, rehabilitation and adoption. In addition, we serve thousands of pets and people through programs like our Pet Pantry, Behavior Helpline, Smoky’s Spay & Neuter Clinic and low-cost Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital.
Are cats allowed at the Dog Kissing Booth?
Yes, participants can bring their feline companion to the kissing booth. Cats must be transported in a secure carrier and wear leash attached to a harness or collar during the photo session.
How many photos can I take?
Each participant can take multiple photos, but will receive only one printed photo per $10 donation to the Richmond SPCA. Additional photos can be purchased at $10 each. All photos will be sent by email following the event.
Do I have to have a pet to take a photo?
No, you do not have to have a pet of your own. We will have a list of smoochable pets who are available to join you in the booth for your photo.
Pet Safety Protocols
- If your dog is coughing, has a runny nose or any respiratory signs or has had signs within two weeks of the event, please refrain from attending the event with your dog.
- If your dog has been in contact with another dog that has a cough, runny nose or any respiratory signs within two weeks of the event, please refrain from attending the event with your dog.
- Any dog that has a pronounced cough, runny nose or respiratory signs will not be allowed to stay for the event.
